Weekly Updates:Mini-LAN Coming Soon - Posted Feb 23rd By Squirre1Mizzouri, who is yet a father again to the next generation of gaming, is planning on putting a Mini-LAN together so we can get back into the swing of things... Stay Tuned...

WOW, Has It Been A Long Time!!! - Posted Feb 23rd By Squirre1It has been an amazingly long time since I have posted anything out here. I wonder if there is any way to bring us back from the brink. Only time will tell...

There have been a number of visitors to our site over the years. They have browsed for information and they have come looking for local LANs. Local LANs use to be a large part of a gamers experience, but times have changed and continue to change for many reasons:

- improved performance of home connectivity, ping times and speed- new blood to the gaming world, "why tear down my computer when I can play online just as fast?"- and the explosion of the console world

...the classic gamer as my generation knows it is becoming a myth more and more each day.

While I long to see the days of the 100 person LAN, I do not know if it is a feasible reality.

Now all that being said, I would like to move this website in a different direction. No longer identified as the Mid-West Gaming League, we are shifting to the Mid-West Gamers League. Whereas the MwGL does not perform any "gaming" itself, but is a collection of individuals that are focused on the enjoyment of gaming. Hopefully this note will not come with a lack of action on my part, but I would like to see this site become a hub of information as it once endeavored to be.

Activision and Microsoft announced the highly anticipated Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360. Developed by the industry veterans at Bizarre Creations, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, the sequel to the smash hit, takes players on an all new adrenaline ride through six different action-packed gameplay modes. With all the signature vibrant visuals and heart-pumping battles of the original, the game also features a new electrifying soundtrack and exhilarating local multiplayer modes in either versus or co-op for up to four players.

Here is a trailer on Bizarre Creation's official site. Look for it August 6th, 2008!

Guitar Hero World Tour for the Xbox 360 and PS3 will integrate Line 6’s guitar tone technology, enabling gamers to use amps, cabs and effects from the world-renown Line 6 POD in the game’s Music Studio. The game’s innovative new Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to compose, record, edit and share their own rock ’n’ roll anthems.

The sound modeling technology of Line 6’s POD is integrated into Guitar Hero World Tour’s Music Studio so gamers can now join the ranks of POD using bands including, U2, Radiohead, Keane, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Story of the Year, Slipknot, Dashboard Confessional, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Garbage, Lenny Kravitz and countless others

“With Guitar Hero World Tour’s new Music Studio functionality, we wanted to give gamers access to the most authentic music creation tools available, so we went to the pacesetters of professional guitar technology—Line 6,” said Dusty Welch, head of publishing for Activision/RedOctane. “The integration of Line 6 technology in the game underscores our commitment to delivering unprecedented innovation to the Guitar Hero franchise that has the potential to revolutionize consumer generated music.”

Click here for videos and pics of GH World Tour with the Line 6 POD. For all you drum fans, click here for a YouTube video showing off the new wireless drum controller! It's velocity sensitive too. The "Band Kit" with drum kit, guitar, and microphone will sell for $189.99, and release October 27, 2008.

Golf: Tee It Up! drops gamers straight into the fun-filled action with beautiful, challenging courses that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy. Whether playing cooperatively or head-to-head, players can tee off with up to three friends in local or online multiplayer modes. Additionally, the game’s unique Focus feature allows players to manipulate their putting directions or control the ball’s spin in-flight for added precision, giving both casual and hardcore gamers alike an easy to play yet hard to master experience for golf fans of all ages.

Play on 36 unique holes in stunning locations, such as the Caribbean course set against a beautifully landscaped beach resort, or the Parkland course that twists around the majestic Scottish highlands. Downloadable content will include additional courses, clothing, and accessories to extend your golfing experience.

The good people of EA have released a patch to their current bread winner, Battlefield 2142. From looking at the release notes, this is mainly a balancing release with some minor patches. Read More for the release notes...Read More...

For all of you hardcore Total Annihilation players that have been dying for Supreme Commander and finally have it, there is already a patch released for it. This patch covers a small list of gameplay changes, bugs and interface updates. Read More link to view the release notes.Read More...

Being a big fan of the Empire Earth series, and just having built my new gaming rig, I just happened to catch an eye that that Sierra is releasing Empire Earth III...

SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT PREPS FOR BATTLE WITH EMPIRE EARTH III DUE OUT IN FALL 2007

Player’s Endure the Test of Time in a Quest for World Domination

LOS ANGELES (February 23, 2007) – Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the third iteration of the multi-million unit selling real-time strategy (RTS) series, Empire Earth® is in development on PC.

Developed by Mad Doc Software, Empire Earth III builds upon the success of the popular PC Gamer and IGN Editor’s Choice Award recipient Empire Earth II and redefines RTS games with a truly global approach to world domination.

“The Empire Earth series has been the recipient of much deserved praise from the media and fans alike, making it a multi-million unit selling franchise for Sierra Entertainment,” said Cindy Cook, chief strategy and marketing officer for Vivendi Games. “Empire Earth III will take the series to the next level with its ability to capture the entire scope of the globe and give it to the hands of the player.”

Empire Earth is the only RTS series that allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control. Unlike other RTS games that take away the spoils of victory, Empire Earth III will offer continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

Empire Earth III will be available on PC in fall 2007. For more information, please visit the game’s official Web site at www.empireearth.com.

Being the RTS fan I am... Maybe this will pull me away from CoH.. :)Source:Bluesnews

Anyone who knows anything about computers has heard of TomsHardware. Well for all of you overclocking freaks out there, they have put out the BIOS from A to Z guide.

If you ask me this is the Bible to configuring your bios and in my opinion coming from one of the best sources in the industry. Check it out, because a few tweaks can make the difference in the online "Kill or be killed" world.

Fueling global anticipation for the arrival of its powerful new video game and entertainment system, Microsoft announced that Xbox 360 will arrive on store shelves Tuesday, November 22 in North America, Friday, December 2 in Europe, and Saturday, December 10 in Japan. The announcement, made on the eve of Tokyo Game Show 2005, marked the first time that a game console will be launched in three territories in the same time frame. In preparation for what is expected to be massive worldwide demand for the new system, Microsoft also announced that Xbox 360 manufacturing is under way, with state-of-the-art facilities producing millions of units ultimately bound for frenzied gamers' homes from Osaka, Japan, to Oxford, England, and Orlando, Florida.Read More...

Capcom announced their Classics Collection for the PS2 and Xbox. This blast-from-the-past compilation reintroduces more than 20 unforgettable classic Capcom titles which cannot be found anywhere in one location. Delivering the groundbreaking and revolutionary games of their time, Capcom Classics Collection features not only unforgettable favorites from the good ole arcade days and the Super Nintendo, but also a plethora of bonus features. Capcom Classics Collection is scheduled for release throughout North America 27 September 2005. Check out the list of games included in this title.Read More...

Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel … Electronic Arts announced that Burnout Legends has shipped to North American retailers for the PSP handheld system. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $49.99.

Burnout Legends will also ship for the Nintendo DS this November.

Burnout Legends sets the bar for on-the-go automotive anarchy, combining the series’ trademark speed, destruction and depth with new features, gameplay refinements and connectivity. The PSP version of the game features eight gameplay modes, including crash, road rage and pursuit, with white-knuckle multiplayer via Wi-Fi, and a GameShare option allowing players to wirelessly share any level of the game with friends.Read More...

In the first combination hunting and fishing adventure ever offered, players fly, float and trek across North America and beyond in Cabela's Outdoor Adventures available now from Activision. Exploring some of the world’s most exotic locations including Utah, Mexico and New Zealand, players have the opportunity to hunt for trophy big game, fish local waters and compete in marksmanship contests. Additional challenges players face, include fending off wildlife, rescuing distressed outdoorsmen and racing against time.Read More...

Experience the thrill of facing off with some of the world’s best-known poker pros in competitions for multi-million dollar jackpots in the World Series of Poker®, the official video game of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament, available now from Activision.

Set around the main table at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas, the game authentically captures all of the high-stakes action -- from the likeness and play styles of renowned pros like Chris “Jesus” Ferguson and 14 other top poker players to the accurate recreation of the WSOP poker room, down to the carpet and the wallpaper.Read More...

It's been out for a few days now, and it's pretty great. There are a few glaring bugs, but I'm sure they will be ironed out somewhat before the game is released. The new home town system is really fantastic, and adds a lot to the gameplay in my opinion.